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Hookah Bar in Medellín raided after scamming tourists for months. Victims extorted, held at gunpoint. Justice finally served. Here’s what happened.

Just announced today that Uber will be requiring codes for each ride. Which is great, I couldn’t tell you how many times I had a Taxi Uber start the ride without me and i had to report it. I’m sure th

August 15 started for me like many other days, I woke up to pay my EPM bill and Movistar bills, I was shocked to see double the money in my account. I tried to use the chat service and there was an ho

The “embrace” of Parque Lleras has been lifted, but will the heart of Medellín’s nightlife beat freely once more? As the fences come down, authorities and the community grapple with striking a balance

Colombian immigration is cracking down on sex tourism by denying entry to registered sex offenders identified through the U.S. AngelWatch program. This past weekend, two Americans were turned away at

The city of Medellin is expanding its metro system with the addition of a new Tranvia line in 2024. This new line will connect various areas of the city, providing safe, inexpensive, and easy navigati

Are you planning a trip to Medellin and need a convenient way to get to the airport? Look no further! The Medellin Metro, in collaboration with Combuses, has introduced a new service that allows trave

Federico “Fico” Gutierrez was just elected to be the Mayor of Medellin once again. He was previously the mayor of Medellin from 2016 until 2020. After 4 years of Daniel Quintero as the mayor, he ran a

With the holiday season approaching, the season of giving comes along with it. Many visitors here in Columbia are looking for ways to give back to the community. While there is great need, it appears

The prospect of a bullet train connecting Medellin to Bogota is causing excitement in Colombia, as it holds the promise of revolutionizing transport in the country. With travel times between the two c

In a recent and controversial incident in Itagüí, Colombia, social media erupted with comments and concerns after a video surfaced showing a couple engaging in oral sex at the Obrero de Itagüí park. T

Introduction Antioquia takes the spotlight with the revelation of the continent’s longest tunnel, the Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri tunnel situated in Toyo. Following the removal of the last barrier of

In a recent development, the Tourism Observatory of Personería de Medellín has sounded the alarm over a possible collapse of the viewing platform at the iconic Pueblito Paisa. Located atop Cerro Nutib

The city of Medellín has been gaining popularity as a destination for sex tourism, which has given rise to sexual exploitation networks in the city. In response to this growing problem, the city’s Sec

Guatapé, a small municipality in Eastern Antioquia, Colombia, is known for its beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions. One of the most popular among these is the El Peñol stone, a huge granite m

JetSMART to Enter 27 Domestic Routes in Colombia after Endorsement by Aerocivil JetSMART, a Chilean low-cost airline, has received approval from Aerocivil to start the certification process and provid

Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia, is taking a significant step towards sustainable transportation with its first electric bus pilot project. The electric bus will operate on the inter-mun

You can now buy your Civica at these three new places Medellin’s residents and visitors rely on the Cívica card also know in spanish as “Tarjeta Cívica”, a reloadable transit card, for accessing publi

Viva Air, the Colombian low-cost airline, may cease operations due to its ongoing financial crisis, affecting over a million customers who have purchased tickets. The company’s board of directors is s

Scopolamine, also known as “the Devil’s Breath,” is a dangerous drug that has been used in robberies and other crimes in Colombia for years. It is a powerful substance that can cause its victims to lo

Medellin, the capital of Antioquia, saw a reduction in the number of murders in 2022 compared to the previous year. The local government, under the leadership of Daniel Quintero, noted a decrease in v

The city of Medellin, which has never stopped improving, will soon advance in the construction of its third Metro line, according to the Mayor of the capital of Antioquia, Daniel Quintero Calle. This

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, is now available in Colombia In 2022 the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies gave the green light to Starlink to run. As indicated

Coltejer, the leading textile company in Colombia, recently announced the liquidation of its last five employees and its decision to focus on selling its properties. This move marks the end of an era

If you have ever been to Medellin you will know that there’s a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes you can find, and if you have yet to visit Medellin you will be amazed on what Medellin has to of

Now the Museum of Modern Art in Medellín has a neighbor: an amusement park called Looping Park which is located in the Ciudad del Río sector and which is open to all types of public, from children, yo

During the Covid 19 pandemic, travel restrictions were placed on many, if not most, countries worldwide. As an obvious consequence, industries that depend on people’s travels for their welfare were ha

Between July 2021 and March 2022, it is estimated that in the cities of Medellín and Bello, thieves have stolen approximately 1,770 water meters. This affects families not only because they lose their

In the recent Invamer poll, the disapproval of Mayor Daniel Quintero remained almost intact. The measurement last October had shown a disapproval of 51% and this new survey showed that 50% of the citi

Residents of Medellin were promised that the new Lleras Park would be ready to open by the end of 2022, but for the third time, they have been left disappointed. The new target is set for 30 January 2

The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced on December 15 that there will be a salary increase that will start next year. However, this measure will not benefit all sectors, but it will benef